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Fire Cadet Unit Leader x2

Salary Range
£62,048 - £81,500
£5,171 - £6,792 / mo

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Location Base
Liverpool, England
Tier-1 UK Economic Zone
Est. Take-Home Pay
68% - 74% (After PAYE & NI)
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1.0 GBP ≈ $1.28 USD Living Standard
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Position Overview & Specifications

Fire Cadet Unit Leader x2

Grade 6 £2,099 - £2,301

3 hours per week, Term Time only

Any work completed outside of the normal hours will be paid for example extra planning hours, attending ceremonial or similar visits.

Based in Knowsley (location to be confirmed)

12 month Fixed Term contract

The main aspect of this role is to plan, manage and deliver the objectives of the Fire Cadet programme and to supervise and support Fire Cadets & Volunteer Instructors.

Other duties include ensuring full compliance with the Fire Cadet Policy and National Fire Cadet Framework; plan and manage the delivery of relevant qualifications and the associated administration and undertake risk assessments together with the monitoring of all health and safety matters.

Applicants must have experience of working within communities in Merseyside and be willing to engage and make a difference to children & young people lives. A knowledge of legislation regarding health and safety and safeguarding would be advantageous in this role.

Within the application form, please detail why you wish to apply for the role and what skills / experience you can bring to the role.

A Person Specification will be provided to candidates who are invited to interview to help them prepare.

Application closing date: Midnight Sunday 30th April 2023

Interview date: To be confirmed

Pension Considerations

Annual Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Annual Allowance implications. A breach in the Annual Allowance threshold could result in a Tax charge. Further information on Annual Allowance can be obtained from the Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (YPS for Firefighter pension(s) and Merseyside pension Fund for LGPS).

Lifetime Allowance

Please note that it is your personal responsibility to check whether by applying/accepting this position it would result in any Lifetime Allowance implications. A breach in the Lifetime Allowance threshold will result in a Tax charge. Further information on Lifetime Allowance can be obtained from our Pensions team, or the Pension Administrator website (YPS for Firefighter pension(s) and Merseyside pension Fund for LGPS).

Temporary Promotions/Positions

Please note that any period of ‘temporary’, whether that is by way of promotion or allowances associated with a temporary position, will be treated as non-pensionable.

Safeguarding

Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's recruitment and selection procedures reflect our commitment to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of Adults, Children and Young People and all staff and volunteers are expected to share this commitment.

Job Types: Part-time, Fixed term contract
Contract length: 12 months
Part-time hours: 3 per week

Salary: £2,099.00-£2,301.00 per year

Benefits:

  • On-site parking

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 30/04/2023

Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process

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Application & Resume Screening

Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.

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Technical & Competency Interviews

Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.

3

Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation

Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.

4

Onboarding & Corporate Integration

Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.

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Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:

🇬🇧 Skilled Worker Visa (Tier 2)

Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.

🏛️ Settlement (ILR) Pathway

Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.

⚖️ Official regulatory reference: UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) & Home Office Sponsor Register.

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Recruitment Insights

Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Fire Cadet Unit Leader x2 roles across Merseyside Fire and Rescue Service's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:

1. Domain Competency

Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to Regional Agencies.

2. Behavioral & Leadership

STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.

3. Compensation Alignment

Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £62,048 - £81,500 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.

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